Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 October 2008

Business of Seanad(1 speech) I have notice from Senator Frances Fitzgerald that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...

Order of Business(150 speeches) The Order of Business is No.1, statements on health promotion priorities, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, to conclude not later than 2 p.m., spokespersons to have ten...

Health Promotion Priorities: Statements(41 speeches) I apologise to Senators for the delay in providing copies of the script. They were outside but they appear to have gone back to the other House. They will be here in a few moments. I welcome...

Schools Building Projects(14 speeches) I thank the Chair for giving me an opportunity to raise this matter. Our schools are facing many problems at present. Schools in the Lucan area have been badly affected by the initiatives...

Garda Stations(4 speeches) I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to answer my Adjournment matter today. I may be seen as a greedy person, because I will begin by congratulating the Office of Public Works, the...

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What is the Seanad?

Seanad Éireann is the upper house of the Oireachtas. Within 90 days of its being
passed by the Dáil, the Seanad may propose amendments, reject or pass a Bill.
The Dáil has the power to over-ride the Seanad's rejection of a Bill. If the Bill is
a 'Money Bill' and relates to government spending, the Seanad has only 21 days to consider
the Bill and may not make amendments. The Seanad consists of 60 members known as Senators. They are not elected by universal franchise; you can
read about the Seanad's composition
here.